Oasis Magazine - Cairns & Tropical North Queensland Issue 24 - Jun|Jul 2018 | Page 23

KICKARTS COLLECTION KickArts Contemporary Arts Collection embraces the critical distance of the Far North Queensland region that fosters a high degree of creativity and innovation. Over 400 pieces strong, the Collection includes paintings, sculptures, prints, conceptual, mixed media, and digital media artworks. The collection highlights our role within the Asia Pacific region revealing works by international artists alongside local artists. KickArts Contemporary Arts is showcasing works from the Collection in two exhibitions across Far North Queensland in 2018. Critical Distance – Highlights from the KickArts Collection reveals the long history of KickArts Collection and the multitude of artists featured and artworks acquired. The exhibition is on display at KickArts Gallery One from the 28th of April to the 2nd of June 2018. Far North Queensland Indigenous print works from KickArts Collection will feature in an exhibition at the Tablelands Regional Gallery from the 10th of July to the 9th of September 2018. These works illustrate the success of Djumbunji Press in fostering the creativity and artistic expression of our region. IMAGE CREDITS: Left, Geoff Dixon at work in the Studio. Top Right, Geoff Dixon Jabiru in Space 2009 two colour etching on paper, edition of 30 17.6x12.2cm (detail) Courtesy of the Artist and KickArts Contemporary Arts Who’s Kickin’ AT KickArts! MEET FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND ARTIST GEOFF DIXON! MEET FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND ART